A Bump and Beyond

02/05/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100000132233545/posts/6578937842120558/?mibextid=cr9u03

11/03/2022

10/18/2022

Once again, another risk of using Pitocin (artificial oxytocin) has been confirmed by science. The decision to induce or augment labor must be very carefully weighed. In better beginnings classes we spend several hours gaining a full understanding of labor induction.

Contrary to our hypothesis, results indicate that women with peripartum exposure to synthetic oxytocin had a higher relative risk of receiving a documented depressive or anxiety disorder diagnosis or antidepressant/anxiolytic prescription within the first year postpartum than women without synthetic...

10/18/2022

10/18/2022

https://youtu.be/nUihJ6DpqZw

How long should your child ride rear-facing in their car seat? As long as possible! When your rear-facing child is in a properly installed car seat and harne...

05/17/2022

https://www.today.com/parents/babies/mom-gives-birth-side-road-rcna29167?fbclid=IwAR2Tjlws_-r3Vfa9BoIUnIiFOGEWaULteK2X0j6rY7NgY9lkhIeMxRSFhJU

Kentucky mom Heather Skaats thought this kind of thing only happened in the movies.

05/13/2022

https://www.upworthy.com/touting-breastfeeding-in-a-formula-shortage-crisis-isnt-helpful

I'm a huge breastfeeding fan, but this isn't advocacy—it's cruelty.

03/29/2022

Good Morning expectant mammas and Congratulations to you! Thank You for visiting my website:)

I took some time off during Covid and to be a caregiver this past year for my mother who went through Cancer & surgeries. Thankfully she is doing well now and in remission now.

I’m so ready to start this Spring with some new clients and would like to offer 20% off the first 3 new clients interested in having a Doula along for their pregnancy journey:)

Feel free to message me or call with any questions you might have and I look forward to meeting you and your families during this exciting time in your lives:)

03/28/2022

Hard to believe this little one is already 2! Such a beautiful mamma & baby:)

08/07/2021

If you are considering a Doula, here is a list of some of the services I will provide:) Looking forward to meeting you & your family at your first FREE consult. 20% of first 3 Fall clients who book on my website:)

Availability via phone, text or email throughout pregnancy and up to one month after birth.

Help with finding a midwife or OB.

Labor at home with you and to keep you as comfortable as possible.

Help in making a decision on where and how to deliver.

Available in early labor when your hospital won’t take you in yet.

Massage and position you during labor to optimize your pelvic opening for baby to engage.

Breathing techniques for every stage of labor.

Work together with your birth partner so he/she can rest, eat, get any questions answered by a seasoned mommy & Mimi.

Organize transfer to hospital or birthing center.

Stay on top of all your birth wishes upon your arrival at hospital.

Knowledge of hospital protocols on certain procedures.

08/06/2021

Nothing sweeter than witnessing childbirth, proud parents and loving on new babies:)
Such a gift!

Find more balance between medical and natural approach during these precious months ahead. Offering high quality care during your pregnancy, birth and post partum. Also have just the perfect lactation consultant person just for you!

As we approach the Fall season in just a few weeks, I’d like to offer 20% off my first 3 new clients who book on my website. First consultation is FREE:)

I’m so excited to start with a few new mommy to be’s on my calendar!

We can start our journey together as early as you like whether it be 6 weeks or 36 weeks.

My goal is for you to be prepared while encouraged for labor, birth and post partum so you will feel confident, calm and powerful while able to have the birth you want!

08/06/2021

Always so excited to announce births and especially when it is a good friend:)

Congratulations Amanda, Brett & Callie on the birth of your beautiful family addition Demi Marie:)

Mamma looks absolutely gorgeous & so proud! Demi is just perfect. Look at that head of hair:)
So happy for y’all! Gods blessings always ❤️u

07/31/2021

https://globalnews.ca/news/8044277/baby-brain-is-real-and-could-have-long-term-impacts-should-parents-be-worried/

Experts say so-called 'baby brain' can have long-term effects. Here's what new parents should know.

07/04/2021

Thankful today for the opportunity to live in such a diverse nation. It is amazing that no matter how different we each are from one another, we still wake up each day on the same planet, under the same sun and we each lay our heads down at night under the same blanket of stars created by a God that sees each of us as unique and special and loved. We are each of us loved equally and unconditionally. He loves us, even as we claim He doesn't exist. He still keeps calling our name and carrying us from sunrise to sunset. Thankful for another day.
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸